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Predators captain Shea Weber missed his second consecutive game Sunday with a lower-body injury.

He is officially listed as day-to-day.

In Weber's place against the Flames, defenseman Seth Jones skated on Nashville's top defensive pairing with Roman Josi. He played 26:19 on Sunday, scoring a goal in the third period as the Predators lost 5-2.

Jones also played there against the Capitals on Saturday, receiving a season-high 27:01 of ice time.

"He's a great player," Josi said. "It's been really easy playing with him."

Without Weber, Josi and forwards Mike Fisher and Mike Ribeiro served as alternate captains over the weekend.

With three points against the Capitals, Forsberg surpassed Gaudreau with 59 points.

During the first period, Predators fans chanted "Forsberg's better!" while Gaudreau was on the ice. Both Forsberg and Gaudreau are favorites for the Calder Trophy, awarded to the NHL's rookie of the year.

Day off for Rinne: With goaltender Pekka Rinne receiving a rare day off after making 11 starts in a row, Carter Hutton made his first start since March 3.

It was his first home start since Feb. 3. Hutton allowed four goals on 29 shots.

Ribeiro nears milestone: Ribeiro assisted on Jones' goal, bringing him within one of his 500th career NHL assist.

Seventeen active players currently have at least 500 assists.

Ribeiro became the Predators' first 60 point scorer since J.P. Dumont in 2008-09.